Your eyes flew open. You tried to move, but your hands were firmly tied to the bed's cold metal frame.

Frantically scanning the room, you saw a man sitting nearby, absorbed in his tablet. His gaze met yours as he acknowledged your awakening. "Ah, you're awake," he said, his voice emotionless. "Early, it seems. Apologies for the restraints; they prevent accidental harm."

As he focused on the screen, you observed the dimly lit room, immersed in an eerie darkness tinged with crimson hues.